Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 47'840 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 50'900 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'350 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 59'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 53'200 |
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Swiss professionsVehicles
Werkstattkoordinator/in im Carrosseriegewerbe
You manage workshop workflows and serve customers with confidence.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate workshop processes, train staff, and serve customers in the bodywork trade.
As a Werkstattkoordinator/in im Carrosseriegewerbe, you take responsibility for smooth workshop operations. You coordinate technical processes, train staff, and advise customers on their vehicle needs. Your focus is on efficient administration, legal compliance, and strong customer orientation. This certificate opens new career paths in the vehicle industry.
FieldVehicles
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAutomotive
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Vehicle Cleaner. Based on 41 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 53'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 43'680 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 50'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 50'900 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 54'210 | 6 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 54'075 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 48'200 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 42'900 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Werkstattkoordinator/in im Carrosseriegewerbe mit Verbandszertifikat
Official education path
The part-time certificate lasts two semesters and deepens your skills in workshop processes, personnel management, and customer service.
Typical training path
Werkstattkoordinator/in im Carrosseriegewerbe mit Verbandszertifikat
Prerequisites
- Carrosserielackierer/in EFZ
- Carrosseriespengler/in EFZ
- Fahrzeugschlosser/in EFZ
- Equivalent qualification
Where this can lead
Direct entry is possible if you hold a recognised initial qualification and professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Team leadership
- Customer focus
- Legal compliance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the planning desk and check upcoming orders for technical feasibility. You also discuss next steps with the technicians and clarify open questions with customers on the phone.
- You plan and control daily workshop operations precisely.
- You coordinate administration and document all orders.
- You train the team in new technical procedures.
- You advise customers on questions about their vehicles.
- You negotiate with suppliers on materials and prices.
- You continuously and efficiently improve workshop processes.
Working conditions
You work in bodywork shops, vehicle workshops, or automotive service centres. Your workplace features technical equipment, planning desks, and direct customer contact.
Where to learn
- carrosserie suisseForstackerstr. 2B, 4800 Zofingen
Strengths
- Organisational skills
- Team leadership
- Customer focus
- Legal compliance
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
- Stressful periods
- Communication pressure
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